Weekend picks: Rediscover Lisa Marie Presley at Arcada

Lisa Marie Presley will perform songs from her recent album, "Storm & Grace," during a performance at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Soap opera star Walt Wiley appears in his one-man show, "Wild Bill! An Evening With James Butler Hickok," at Fox Valley Reperotry at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26.

Saxophonist Vincent Ingala performs in concert at the Montrose Room at the InterContinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Kiesha Lalama's 2011 piece "Alegria" returns to the repertory of Giordano Dance Chicago, which performs at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26.COURTESY OF GORMAN COOK/GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO

"Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles," a Fab Four show that has toured all over the world, returns to the Chicago area for two performances at the Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 26.

The 2013 Illinois Alpaca Show takes place in Grayslake on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27.Daily Herald File Photo

A display of pumpkins is part of the fun at the annual Sycamore Pumpkin Festival.Daily Herald file photo

Rock royaltyThe name "Presley" is a hallowed one for rock fans, but that hasn't stopped Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of the King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Presley, from making her own mark in music. The star will perform songs from her recent album, "Storm & Grace," (produced by T Bone Burnett) and more during a performance at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $29. Go to oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Daley Plaza becomes Franken PlazaVisit Chicago's Daley Plaza, at Washington and Dearborn streets, as it becomes Franken Plaza for Halloween from Friday through Sunday, Oct. 25-27. The Midnight Circus performs throughout the weekend with a variety of stars. A Monster Bash includes trick-or-treating, hayrides and the kids' costume contest (for children ages 12 and younger). Other highlights include arts and crafts, a Harvest Marketplace and a "Wicked" singalong. Free. Visit chicagoween.us. Noon to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27

Hop on the 'haunted' trolleyWear your Halloween costume and hop on a "haunted" trolley ride, leaving from Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Special readers will be on board the trolleys with stories for families. Tickets cost $9 per half-hour ride and are available at Anderson's Bookshop. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26

Chicago's murky pastMix Halloween, the Chicago River and architecture and you've got a Seadog Haunted Tour, a nighttime cruise that includes information about the city's fabulous buildings while learning ghostly secrets about the city itself. Costumed tour guides highlight infamous incidents and supernatural sightings from Chicago history and reveal the lingering stories that plague famous buildings along the Chicago River. Board at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Cost is $29.95 plus tax for adults; $18.95 plus tax for children 3-12; $1 for ages 3 and younger. Walk-ups are welcome or make reservations at www.seadogcruises.com/Chicago/chicago-haunted-tours or (888) 636-7737. 6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25; 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26; and 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

Eerie ridersGet into the season with a haunted Halloween tour atop a Segway courtesy of Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours, 238 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Ghoulish guides escort you to mysterious locations in downtown Chicago while talking about haunted hotels, houses, ghosts, murders and various ghastly disasters. This tour visits the sites of haunted Fort Dearborn, the Iroquois Theatre disaster, the morgue on State Street, the Dead Alley and the former home of Al Capone's supposedly haunted yacht. All riders on the tour must be at least 14 years old (and those younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult). $65. (312) 552-5100 or chicagosegways.com. 6:15 and 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, and 6:15 and 8:45 p.m. (Haunted Firework Tour) Saturday, Oct. 26

Dance to it New works by choreographers Roni KoreshandAutumn Eckman are on the bill forGiordano Dance Chicago's fall engagement that also includes revivals of Liz Imperio's "La Belleza de Cuba," Brock Clawson's "Give and Take" and Kiesha Lalama's "Alegria" this weekend at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $15-$60. (312) 334-7777 or giordanodance.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26

Williams Street Rep's 'Sweeney'Williams Street Repertory conjures Fleet Street London in its production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's "Sweeney Todd." The musical thriller is about an unjustly imprisoned barber seeking revenge on the judge who framed him and ruined his young wife, and the avaricious pie shop owner who teams up with him to exact vengeance. See it at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $25. (815) 356-9212 or wsrep.org or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25-26, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

Say 'Howdy' to fallPoint the vehicle northwest to Union to enjoy the Fall Festival at Donley's Wild West Town, 8512 S. Union Road. More than the average McHenry County pumpkin patch, the fest offers rides on the C.P. Huntington train for a spooky journey through the old mine tunnel. Stop at the pumpkin painting station -- the most creative pumpkins get prizes. Visit Clayton's Sasparilla Saloon and sing Halloween classics, then indulge in fresh pies, muffins and cookies. Tickets cost $16 and include admission, rides, shows and attractions; free for kids 2 and younger. (815) 923-9000 or wildwesttown.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26-27

By a noseA Russian bureaucrat's honker separates itself and goes on the run in Shostakovich's operatic comedy "The Nose."See the acclaimed William Kentridge-designed production in select movie theaters this Saturday and Wednesday as part of The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series. Ticket prices vary by venue, but largely $24. Visit fathomevents.com for exact locations. 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26; taped encore at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30

Clark Street SpooktacularTake a trip into the city when Clark Street in Lincoln Park is transformed into a Halloween wonderland for the appropriate-for-all-ages Clark Street Spooktacular. The free event features street magicians, jugglers, balloon artists, Halloween inflatables, theater performances, scarecrow parade and costumed characters strolling Clark from Armitage to Diversey. Count on free refreshments, crafts and games before taking the kids on a trick-or-treating trek to participating businesses. Be sure to dress for the costume contest. (773) 880-5200 or visitclarkstreet.com. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

BeatlemaniaThe acclaimed Beatles tribute show "Rain" comes to the suburbs after playing Broadway for an extra two shows this Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $24.50-$59.50. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Boo BashKids can trick-or-treat, make their way through a haunted maze and hop on a tractor-pulled wagon ride at the Mundelein Park District's Boo Bash at Keith Mione Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The musical group Funikijam also will perform. Kids are invited to dress in costume. Free. (847) 866-0650 or mundeleinparks.org. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Local duoBarrington natives Elliot and Natalie Bergman were exposed to a wide range of music while growing up in the suburbs. Today, the brother-sister duo comprises Wild Belle, a rising band that blends a variety of musical styles from around the world -- reggae and jazz among them -- into one irresistible and danceable sound. Wild Belle's debut album came out earlier this year, and the band has been winning fans with performances at rock's key festivals. The band returns to its old stomping grounds with a show at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $15. Go to metrochicago.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26

Jazzy eveningSinger and songwriter Laury Shelley performs in the Jazz Vespers service at the St. Lawrence Episcopal Church, 125 Church St., Libertyville. Shelley has toured as a vocal soloist and has recorded with five-time Grammy and three-time Academy Award-winning composer Michael Legrand ("Brian's Song," "Yentl," "The Summer of 42"). Free. (847) 362-2110 or stlawrencechurch.org. Doors open at 6 p.m.; performance at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

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